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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Sniper".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the sniper turns over the body of his enemy, whom does he discover it to be?
(a) A total stranger.
(b) His priest.
(c) His commander.
(d) His own brother.

2. Why does the sniper not immediately fire on the enemy car?
(a) He is not sure which side the car belongs to, at first.
(b) There is a civilian in his line of fire.
(c) He does not have a weapon that will penetrate its armor.
(d) He does not want to give away his position.

3. The sniper's face is described as "ascetic" (96). What does this imply about the sniper?
(a) He is able to discipline himself and sacrifice for his beliefs.
(b) He does not have the same ability to empathize as most people do.
(c) He is not fully aware of the damage that the war will do.
(d) He has conflicting emotions about the act of killing.

4. The name of the street gives the reader what important piece of information?
(a) How close the sniper is to the heart of the battle.
(b) That the sniper has been assigned to a pointless task.
(c) That the sniper has mistakenly positioned himself in enemy territory.
(d) How close the sniper is to his own home.

5. Once he is wounded, what makes it difficult for the sniper to achieve his goal?
(a) He cannot shoot his rifle.
(b) He no longer wants to kill anyone.
(c) He is suddenly afraid.
(d) He is dizzy from pain and loss of blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the reader know the sniper's age?

2. Once his enemy has died, the sniper begins to "gibber" (98). What is he doing?

3. Toward the end of the story, the sniper feels "remorse" (98). What is he feeling?

4. When he finally gets a clear shot at his enemy, what is the protagonist feeling?

5. The sniper takes a "draught" (96) of his drink. What is a "draught" in this context?

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